Rikers
“AN AMERICAN JAIL”
Synopsis
This film from Bill Moyers is the first documentary to focus exclusively on people formerly detained in New York City’s notorious Rikers Island Jail. They tell their compelling stories direct to the camera, revealing the violent arc of the Rikers experience – from the trauma of entry to extortion and control by inmates, to oppressive corrections officers, violence and solitary confinement.
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RIKERS: 2016 Documentary - By -Five Mualimmak - Bill Moyers - Marc Levin- Mark Benjamin
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-12-22
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 12, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marc Levin, Mark Benjamin
- Screenplay & Story
- Marc Levin
- Original Title
- Rikers
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
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Marc Levin, Mark Benjamin
Marc Levin
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Marc Levin
Writer
Marc Levin
Director
Mark Benjamin
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What is Rikers about?
This film from Bill Moyers is the first documentary to focus exclusively on people formerly detained in New York City’s notorious Rikers Island Jail. They tell their compelling stories direct to the camera, revealing the violent arc of the Rikers experience – from the trauma of entry to extortion and control by inmates, to oppressive corrections officers, violence and solitary confinement.
Who directed Rikers?
Rikers was directed by Marc Levin, Mark Benjamin.
Who stars in Rikers?
The principal cast of Rikers includes Bill Moyers, Tariq Barnes, Barry Campbell, Hector Custodio, Candie Hailey-Means.
When was Rikers released and how long is it?
Rikers was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.